Wooing My Ex-Wife

Chapter 689

On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

no mind to her big brother’s grumbling

not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance.

stoic, but his expression softened, and a flicker of curiosity danced in his eyes. It was clear that he was

and Gwendolyn exchanged a look. Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a

a worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping

casually supporting his head as he absorbed every

Villa, an aura of warmth and harmony enveloped the

Gwendolyn was surrounded by her little treasures, including the grown-up

the prince at the grand ball,

the main bedroom was filled with soft and regular breathing as everyone

the soft, golden glow of the bedside lamp, Cedrick

lingered on their peaceful faces, her eyes eventually fixating

smile gracing her lips. With a gentle flick, she switched off the

that Cedrick was made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how

opportunity to

words were extremely insulting and went

contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising deal between Jenson Group and Cloudington

incurred losses

warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business

utterly confused upon

possibly offend

like a storm of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression

This morning, the vice CEO of Jenson Group, Nico Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression, and I knew

genuinely had no clue where the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could I possibly have offended him?” she

helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday. We need to figure out where

“Okay.”

a pat on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a few things, so she quickly

he spend time in jail, but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a date with me, probably hoping I’d legitimize his illegitimate child

reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group

puzzled looks, trying to make sense of Jessamyn’s

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